Green Tomato Ketchup

1.4 kg (3 lb) green tomatoes, finely chopped
450 g (1 lb) apples, finely chopped
2 small onions or shallots, finely chopped
225 g (1/2 lb) sugar
1 tsp ground pickling spice
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dry mustard
2 tsp salt
300 ml (1/2 pt) vinegar
gravy browning to colour (optional)


1. sterilise your bottles/jars

2. simmer all ingredients for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

3. Sieve the mixture, re-boil the sauce and bottle while still hot.